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Tom Carruthers

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Co-president, Australian Science Communicators, and Adjunct Lecturer, Science Communication, The University of Western Australia

Dr Tom J Carruthers is a science communicator, thinker and creative based in Canberra, Australia. He passionately advocates for diversity and equity, the need for science engagement that goes beyond scientific literacy, and to increase the community’s value of specialist expertise across all sectors.

Experience

  • 2021–present
    Co-President, Australian Science Communicators
  • 2023–present
    Adjunct Lecturer, Science Communication, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia
  • 2022–2023
    Client Partner, Ogilvy PR
  • 2017–2022
    Digital Strategist & Communications Operations Manager, Australian Academy of Science
  • 2017–2021
    Co-Chief Executive Officer, Pint of Science Australia

Education

  • 2015 
    Australian National University, Master of Science Communication Outreach
  • 2014 
    Australian National University, PhD, Biological Chemistry
  • 2009 
    Australian National University, Bachelor of Science with Honours
  • 2008 
    Griffith University, Bachelor of Science with Advanced Studies

Professional Memberships

  • Chartered Member of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
  • Associate, Science Journalists Association of Australia
  • Member & Co-President, Australian Science Communicators